Shortbread and Chocolate Hearts

I made these heart shaped cookies, to take to a charity tea party that was organised in the neighbourhood. The aim of the event was to raise money and awareness about cancer and it was also a beautiful way to socialise with our neighbours. I had planned to dip the cookies in white chocolate mixed with raspberry essence… so they would be pink. But something did not work and when I added the essence to the white chocolate, it hardened… I did not have much time to try again, so I decided to stick to a classic and dip them in dark chocolate. Nobody at the tea party seemed to mind and they were eaten pretty fast! 🙂 I have to say, I really liked them too. I love shortbread… and chocolate makes everything better, doesn’t it?? Enjoy them with a hot cup of tea!